About Us...  Meet the Artists


Sierra Vista Studios
Terry and Susanne moved to Coarsegold, California on virtually a whim a few years ago.  For a couple years they had talked about getting out the of city (Los Angeles area) and moving near nature, away from the hustle-and-bustle.  They finally decided it was time to pull up stakes and dive in - moving to the Sierra Nevada Foothills near Yosemite National Park.



Susanne Updike-Waite

Susanne has been into photography since age 7 - starting out with a 110 automatic camera.  Progressing to a Canon EOS Rebel 35 mm, then EOS Elan IIe and 7e, then Canon Digital Rebel and now Canon 30D and 40D bodies.

Learning composition from her oil painting experiences, Susanne has mainly focused on landscape and nature, but is now getting her feet wet working with people to catch their true expressions and tell their tale through an exposure. 

Susanne also writes poetry and short stories and enjoys gardening, playing the piano, travel and reading.

More photos of Susanne in action 



Terry Waite

Terry has taken up a serious interest in photography during the last few years.  Working with a Canon Digital Rebel and a Minolta Dimage 7 Digital, Terry is now developing his own style - he now shoots Canon Digital 30D and 40D.

Terry also works with clay and vinyl figure models.

He also enjoys travel and gardening.

More photos of Terry in action





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